What Causes Pain in the Left Index Finger?
Disease description:
My mother-in-law has been unable to lift heavy objects with her left hand for the past few days, and she has also developed pain in her left index finger. We’re unsure of the underlying cause and would like to consult: What could be causing pain in the left index finger?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lin Yunfei
Pain in the left index finger may be caused by the following factors:
1. Frequent handwashing with cold water in daily life.
2. A minor bone fracture (hairline fracture) resulting from trauma.
If the pain is due to frequent handwashing with cold water, local application of a warm towel compress may help alleviate symptoms.
If it results from a bone fracture, treatment should be guided by a physician and may include appropriate bone-healing medications—such as Jiegu Qili Pian (a traditional Chinese medicine formulation for promoting bone repair).
